Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Topeka, Forbes Field KS

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Topeka, Forbes Field KS
 38.93°N 95.65°W
3:06 am CST Jan 19, 2026
4am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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